17-18 CzarPI, January 14, 2018

This is the 3rd CzarPI of the 2017-18 season (see CzarPI Explained Here).  It includes games through Saturday, January 13th, 2018.  The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of schedule ranking within their class.

Class AAAA
  1. Hopkins - 63.74 (2) 0-0 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  2. Cretin-Derham Hall - 62.69 (12) 1-0 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  3. Eden Prairie - 61.98 (17) 0-0 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  4. Rochester John Marshall - 58.9 (20) 0-1 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  5. Lakeville North - 57.79 (27) 1-1 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  6. Edina - 57.72 (1) 1-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  7. Park Center - 57.57 (15) 1-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  8. Cambridge-Isanti - 56.86 (34) 0-0 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  9. Chaska - 56.3 (28) 2-1 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  10. Woodbury - 56.17 (18) 0-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  11. Minnetonka - 55.88 (14) 0-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  12. Prior Lake - 55.88 (50) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  13. North St. Paul - 55.56 (37) 1-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  14. Forest Lake - 54.52 (24) 1-3 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  15. Osseo - 53.92 (56) 1-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  16. East Ridge - 53.53 (22) 1-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  17. Apple Valley - 53.52 (19) 1-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  18. Chanhassen - 53.52 (7) 2-4 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  19. Maple Grove - 53.22 (45) 0-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  20. Wayzata - 53.2 (13) 2-4 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  21. Lakeville South - 53.02 (30) 0-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  22. St. Cloud Tech - 52.83 (33) 0-3 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  23. Champlin Park - 52.38 (6) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  24. Farmington - 51.35 (46) 1-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  25. Tartan - 51.24 (63) 1-1 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  26. Blaine - 49.8 (61) 0-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  27. Shakopee - 49.77 (5) 3-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  28. Coon Rapids - 49.66 (32) 1-3 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  29. Andover - 48.68 (51) 0-5 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  30. St. Michael-Albertville - 48.55 (44) 1-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  31. Park of Cottage Grove - 48.13 (47) 2-3 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  32. New Prague - 48.08 (35) 3-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  33. Elk River - 48.06 (42) 1-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  34. Anoka - 47.94 (57) 3-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  35. White Bear Lake - 47.09 (49) 1-5 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  36. Brainerd - 46.63 (36) 3-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  37. Moorhead - 46.49 (8) 2-6 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  38. St. Louis Park - 46.24 (16) 1-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  39. Rogers - 45.61 (55) 2-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  40. Owatonna - 45.42 (54) 0-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  41. Spring Lake Park - 45.26 (39) 2-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  42. Hastings - 44.82 (62) 2-3 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  43. St. Paul Central - 44.81 (41) 2-4 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  44. Minneapolis Southwest - 44.36 (21) 3-6 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  45. Minneapolis South - 44.34 (58) 2-5 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  46. Roseville - 44.3 (59) 3-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  47. Henry Sibley - 44.07 (48) 3-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  48. Minneapolis Washburn - 43.59 (60) 3-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  49. Rochester Mayo - 42.56 (11) 2-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  50. Bloomington Jefferson - 42.56 (40) 2-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  51. Buffalo - 41.1 (52) 2-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  52. Eastview - 39.38 (23) 3-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  53. Centennial - 36.13 (26) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  54. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 34.46 (10) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  55. Eagan - 32.07 (29) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  56. Mounds View - 31.23 (38) 1-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  57. Stillwater Area - 31.03 (25) 1-12 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  58. Irondale - 30.49 (43) 1-9 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  59. Duluth East - 29.46 (3) 1-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  60. Rosemount - 28.84 (53) 1-9 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  61. Rochester Century - 27.54 (9) 1-11 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  62. Burnsville - 26.72 (4) 2-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. St. Francis - 20.28 (31) 1-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AAA
  1. Austin - 62.83 (22) 0-0 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  2. Marshall - 61 (9) 0-0 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  3. Columbia Heights - 59.8 (44) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  4. St. Croix Lutheran - 59.31 (24) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  5. Mankato East - 58.26 (34) 2-1 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  6. Willmar - 57.09 (58) 0-0 vs better, 13-0 vs worse
  7. Waseca - 55.72 (43) 1-1 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  8. DeLaSalle - 55.56 (3) 0-1 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  9. Delano - 55.48 (21) 1-3 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  10. Orono - 54.41 (1) 2-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  11. Fridley - 53.94 (52) 0-1 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  12. St. Paul Johnson - 53.53 (11) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  13. Duluth Denfeld - 53.39 (36) 1-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  14. Minneapolis Henry - 53.31 (46) 0-1 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  15. Waconia - 53.15 (30) 2-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  16. Totino-Grace - 52.94 (12) 1-3 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  17. Mahtomedi - 52.56 (37) 0-1 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  18. Sauk Rapids-Rice - 51.99 (29) 1-2 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  19. Northfield - 51.72 (40) 0-3 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  20. Bemidji - 51.53 (50) 1-1 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  21. Dassel-Cokato - 51.52 (49) 1-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  22. Hibbing - 51.25 (51) 1-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  23. Cloquet - 50.07 (45) 1-3 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  24. Mankato West - 49.75 (15) 0-5 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  25. Grand Rapids - 49.69 (53) 3-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  26. Worthington - 49.49 (27) 2-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  27. Monticello - 49.36 (61) 2-2 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  28. Simley - 49.07 (42) 1-3 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  29. Minneapolis Roosevelt - 48.76 (33) 1-3 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  30. Fergus Falls - 48.72 (38) 2-4 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  31. Alexandria - 48.64 (55) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  32. Benilde-St. Margaret's - 48.21 (19) 2-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  33. Princeton - 47.25 (63) 1-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  34. St. Thomas Academy - 46.99 (14) 2-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  35. Mound Westonka - 45.48 (62) 0-3 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  36. St. Anthony Village - 45.48 (54) 1-3 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  37. St. Paul Harding - 44.82 (60) 1-2 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  38. Robbinsdale Cooper - 44.64 (56) 0-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  39. St. Cloud Apollo - 44.34 (35) 2-6 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  40. South St. Paul - 43.93 (59) 2-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  41. New Ulm - 43.04 (57) 1-4 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  42. St. Paul Como Park - 42.82 (16) 3-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  43. Bloomington Kennedy - 42.58 (31) 2-6 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  44. Hermantown - 42.15 (23) 3-8 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  45. Zimmerman - 41.81 (26) 1-7 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  46. Rocori - 41.19 (4) 2-11 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  47. Kasson-Mantorville - 40.79 (28) 1-7 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  48. Becker - 40.18 (6) 1-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  49. St. Paul Highland Park - 39.58 (47) 2-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  50. Winona - 38.52 (13) 2-6 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  51. Red Wing - 38.36 (20) 1-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  52. Hill-Murray - 38.31 (41) 2-7 vs better, 0-3 vs worse
  53. Faribault - 38.13 (17) 2-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  54. Holy Angels - 37.26 (48) 2-8 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  55. North Branch - 36.13 (8) 1-10 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  56. Detroit Lakes - 36.09 (25) 2-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  57. Little Falls - 35.2 (39) 1-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  58. Big Lake - 35.19 (7) 2-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  59. Sartell-St. Stephen - 34.48 (2) 1-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  60. Hutchinson - 33.83 (10) 2-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  61. Chisago Lakes Area - 32.01 (32) 2-10 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  62. Richfield - 0 (5) 0-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Albert Lea - 0 (18) 0-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AA
  1. Perham - 59.61 (60) 0-0 vs better, 13-0 vs worse
  2. St. Charles - 59.59 (61) 0-0 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  3. Minnehaha Academy - 59.47 (6) 0-2 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  4. Caledonia - 59.32 (19) 0-1 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  5. Holy Family Catholic - 59.06 (24) 0-0 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  6. Brooklyn Center - 57.53 (11) 1-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  7. Annandale - 57.14 (15) 0-2 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  8. Melrose - 57.06 (101) 0-0 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  9. Virginia - 56.71 (73) 0-0 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  10. Plainview-Elgin-Millville - 56.04 (46) 0-1 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  11. Pequot Lakes - 55.69 (35) 0-0 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  12. Maple Lake - 55.22 (25) 0-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  13. Byron - 54.74 (28) 0-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  14. St. Cloud Cathedral - 54.39 (92) 1-1 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  15. Jordan - 54.24 (43) 1-2 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  16. Esko - 54.13 (27) 0-3 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  17. Cristo Rey Jesuit - 53.97 (95) 0-0 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  18. Lake City - 53.93 (31) 0-3 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  19. Pipestone Area - 53.87 (9) 1-2 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  20. Zumbrota-Mazeppa - 53.64 (68) 0-2 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  21. Proctor - 53.43 (55) 1-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  22. Windom Area - 53.42 (40) 1-1 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  23. Minneapolis North - 53.31 (12) 1-2 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  24. New Richland-H-E-G - 53.19 (114) 0-1 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  25. Kimball Area - 53.03 (44) 0-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  26. Eden Valley-Watkins - 52.2 (117) 0-1 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  27. Sauk Centre - 51.89 (26) 0-2 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  28. Fairmont - 51.87 (38) 0-3 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  29. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta - 51.6 (1) 2-4 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  30. Blake - 51.45 (110) 0-0 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  31. Maranatha Christian - 51.31 (36) 1-3 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  32. Holdingford - 51.26 (52) 0-3 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  33. St. Croix Prep - 50.87 (118) 1-0 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  34. Trinity School - 50.6 (80) 0-2 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  35. Sibley East - 50.52 (66) 0-3 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  36. Greenway - 50.47 (120) 0-1 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  37. Southwest Christian - 50.43 (54) 0-3 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  38. Albany - 50.38 (89) 1-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  39. La Crescent - 50.28 (16) 0-3 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  40. Breckenridge - 50.22 (103) 1-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  41. Jackson County Central - 49.93 (86) 1-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  42. Osakis - 49.88 (39) 0-3 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  43. Mesabi East - 49.76 (76) 0-3 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  44. Park Rapids Area - 49.68 (71) 0-2 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  45. Minnewaska Area - 49.6 (56) 3-3 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  46. New Life Academy - 49.02 (62) 0-3 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  47. East Grand Forks - 49 (48) 0-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  48. Hawley - 48.97 (84) 1-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  49. Rochester Lourdes - 48.95 (85) 2-3 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  50. Pillager - 48.68 (81) 1-2 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  51. Maple River - 48.65 (30) 0-5 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  52. Rockford - 48.49 (107) 0-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  53. Redwood Valley - 48.01 (34) 2-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  54. Moose Lake-Willow River - 47.54 (21) 1-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  55. Roseau - 47.52 (119) 0-3 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  56. Watertown-Mayer - 47.31 (10) 1-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  57. Royalton - 46.75 (94) 1-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  58. Stewartville - 46.53 (88) 1-3 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  59. Pine City - 46.41 (122) 1-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  60. Crookston - 46.41 (14) 2-6 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  61. Litchfield - 46.41 (50) 0-5 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  62. Providence Academy - 46.36 (32) 2-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  63. Dover-Eyota - 46.21 (78) 1-5 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  64. Crosby-Ironton - 45.96 (115) 1-2 vs better, 6-5 vs worse
  65. Barnum - 45.81 (23) 2-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  66. Wadena-Deer Creek - 45.58 (91) 2-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  67. Nova Classical Academy - 45.45 (108) 1-1 vs better, 4-5 vs worse
  68. Barnesville - 45.16 (8) 1-3 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  69. Bagley - 45.09 (53) 2-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  70. Charter Stars - 44.59 (125) 2-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  71. Breck - 44.59 (7) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  72. St. Paul Humboldt - 44.12 (87) 2-4 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  73. Mora - 43.81 (104) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  74. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle - 43.48 (75) 2-3 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  75. Concordia Academy - 43.43 (112) 1-4 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  76. St. Paul Academy - 42.69 (77) 3-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  77. Foley - 42.38 (3) 1-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  78. Spectrum - 42.23 (109) 1-5 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  79. Belle Plaine - 41.69 (58) 1-7 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  80. Glencoe-Silver Lake - 41.61 (67) 1-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  81. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City - 41.58 (106) 0-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  82. St. Agnes - 41.5 (102) 1-6 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  83. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton - 40.75 (124) 2-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  84. New London-Spicer - 40.21 (22) 1-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  85. Martin County West - 39.89 (74) 1-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  86. St. Peter - 39.74 (59) 1-6 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  87. Aitkin - 39.6 (105) 2-5 vs better, 1-4 vs worse
  88. Blue Earth Area - 39.37 (93) 1-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  89. Eveleth-Gilbert - 39.31 (72) 1-8 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  90. Warroad - 39.15 (90) 2-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  91. Lewiston-Altura - 39.11 (37) 1-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  92. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted - 38.66 (51) 3-8 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  93. Pine Island - 38.64 (29) 1-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  94. International School of MN - 37.9 (63) 1-3 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  95. St. Paul Prep - 37.4 (121) 1-3 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  96. Cannon Falls - 37.19 (82) 1-7 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  97. Pierz - 36.96 (83) 2-6 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  98. Norwood-Young America - 36.79 (42) 1-8 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  99. Minneapolis Edison - 36.24 (100) 1-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  100. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop - 35.35 (99) 1-8 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  101. Paynesville Area - 35.13 (20) 2-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  102. Staples-Motley - 35.07 (64) 2-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  103. Two Harbors - 34.61 (45) 1-11 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  104. Milaca - 34.31 (49) 2-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  105. Triton - 34.26 (96) 1-7 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  106. International Falls - 34.17 (13) 1-10 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  107. LeSueur-Henderson - 33.78 (113) 2-8 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  108. St. James Area - 33.42 (57) 1-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  109. Tri-City United - 32.53 (17) 2-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  110. Duluth Marshall - 32.03 (116) 1-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  111. St. Paul Washington - 30.99 (97) 2-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  112. PACT Charter - 30.92 (69) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  113. Rush City - 29.56 (41) 1-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  114. Winona Cotter/Hope Lutheran - 28 (98) 1-8 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  115. Luverne - 27.52 (18) 1-10 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  116. Chatfield - 26.36 (33) 1-10 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  117. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton - 24.43 (47) 1-11 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  118. Medford - 22.03 (65) 0-6 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  119. Math and Science Academy - 20.42 (79) 0-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  120. Kenyon-Wanamingo - 16.97 (111) 1-14 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  121. Montevideo - 0 (5) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  122. Academy for Sciences & Ag - 0 (123) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  123. Benson - 0 (2) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  124. Thief River Falls - 0 (4) 0-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  125. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial - 0 (70) 0-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class A
  1. Cass Lake-Bena - 58.78 (36) 0-0 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  2. North Woods - 58.68 (76) 0-0 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  3. Mayer Lutheran - 57.88 (3) 1-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  4. NCE/U-H - 57.82 (67) 0-0 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  5. Parkers Prairie - 57.23 (53) 0-0 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  6. Hancock - 56.87 (81) 1-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  7. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - 56.83 (121) 0-0 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  8. Springfield - 56.16 (96) 0-0 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  9. Ada-Borup - 55.32 (31) 0-1 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  10. Nevis - 55.16 (88) 0-1 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  11. Southwest MN Christian - 54.65 (124) 0-0 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  12. BOLD - 54.34 (94) 0-1 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  13. Fosston - 53.41 (34) 0-3 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  14. Dawson-Boyd - 53.36 (19) 0-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  15. Ortonville - 53.35 (108) 0-1 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  16. Sacred Heart - 53.33 (154) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  17. New Ulm Cathedral - 53.02 (51) 0-2 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  18. LeRoy-Ostrander - 52.52 (111) 0-0 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  19. Cromwell-Wright - 52.13 (72) 0-1 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  20. Cedar Mountain/Comfrey - 52.11 (18) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  21. Cleveland - 52.06 (131) 0-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  22. Wrenshall - 52.03 (146) 0-1 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  23. Bethlehem Academy - 51.99 (57) 0-2 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  24. Minneota - 51.81 (145) 0-1 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  25. Lakeview - 51.61 (30) 1-2 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  26. Hinckley-Finlayson - 50.61 (150) 0-1 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  27. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - 50.46 (27) 0-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  28. Fertile-Beltrami - 50.14 (78) 0-3 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  29. Westbrook-Walnut Grove - 50.14 (90) 1-2 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  30. Murray County Central - 50.11 (64) 0-3 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  31. Henning - 50 (103) 0-2 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  32. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton - 49.92 (82) 1-3 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  33. Wabasha-Kellogg - 49.81 (26) 1-1 vs better, 4-4 vs worse
  34. Sebeka - 49.49 (110) 0-1 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  35. Battle Lake - 49.29 (32) 0-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  36. Kingsland - 49.24 (80) 1-4 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  37. Red Rock Central - 49.17 (137) 1-1 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  38. Schaeffer Academy - 49.14 (107) 2-2 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  39. Rushford-Peterson - 48.74 (55) 1-4 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  40. Kittson County Central - 48.02 (52) 0-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  41. Minnesota Valley Lutheran - 47.26 (93) 1-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  42. Randolph - 47.13 (104) 1-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  43. Mahnomen/Waubun - 47.04 (37) 1-4 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  44. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - 46.96 (126) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  45. Win-E-Mac - 46.87 (4) 1-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  46. Spring Grove - 46.56 (125) 0-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  47. Mountain Lake Area - 46.5 (119) 1-4 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  48. Pelican Rapids - 46.4 (7) 1-6 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  49. Brandon/Evansville - 46.39 (45) 0-5 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  50. Nicollet - 46.02 (138) 1-2 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  51. Park Christian - 45.97 (25) 1-4 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  52. Nashwauk-Keewatin - 45.96 (24) 0-3 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  53. Chisholm - 45.89 (68) 1-4 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  54. Goodhue - 45.88 (122) 1-4 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  55. St. Clair - 45.65 (59) 1-6 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  56. Menahga - 45.64 (48) 2-4 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  57. Learning for Leadership - 45.55 (160) 0-0 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  58. West Central Area - 45.43 (28) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  59. Lakeview Christian - 45.16 (41) 0-5 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  60. Ely - 45.13 (142) 1-3 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  61. Sleepy Eye - 44.92 (58) 1-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  62. CHOF - 44.86 (105) 1-5 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  63. Christian Life Academy - 44.79 (99) 0-1 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  64. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - 44.75 (100) 1-3 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  65. Pine River-Backus - 44.75 (65) 2-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  66. MN Academy for the Deaf - 44.72 (97) 0-2 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  67. Prairie Seeds Academy - 44.47 (129) 1-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  68. Underwood - 44.32 (86) 1-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  69. Bigfork - 44.2 (148) 0-3 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  70. Renville County West - 44 (22) 1-6 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  71. Lac qui Parle Valley - 43.74 (84) 2-7 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  72. Red Lake - 43.67 (54) 1-5 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  73. Silver Bay - 43.6 (144) 0-4 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  74. Swanville - 43.48 (136) 1-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  75. Deer River - 42.86 (44) 1-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  76. West Lutheran - 42.57 (117) 1-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  77. Verndale - 42.48 (61) 1-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  78. Lyle/Austin Pacelli - 42.45 (151) 2-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  79. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River - 42.44 (114) 0-4 vs better, 5-4 vs worse
  80. Blooming Prairie - 42.37 (70) 1-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  81. Stephen-Argyle - 42.29 (56) 2-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  82. Southland - 42.25 (2) 2-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  83. Fond du Lac Ojibwe - 42.23 (71) 2-7 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  84. Bertha-Hewitt - 42.15 (38) 2-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  85. Minnesota Transitions Charter - 42.07 (149) 0-1 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  86. Northern Freeze - 41.92 (85) 1-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  87. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity - 41.75 (77) 1-5 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  88. Browerville/Eagle Valley - 41.48 (60) 2-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  89. Floodwood - 40.67 (120) 1-5 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  90. Central MN Christian - 40.6 (16) 2-7 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  91. Fulda - 40.33 (66) 0-6 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  92. Hope Academy - 40.13 (135) 1-5 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  93. Goodridge/Grygla - 40.12 (139) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  94. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa - 39.74 (6) 2-7 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  95. Mountain Iron-Buhl - 39.69 (116) 2-7 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  96. Heritage Christian - 39.59 (21) 3-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  97. Grand Meadow - 39.18 (89) 1-6 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  98. St. John's Prep - 38.99 (73) 1-4 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  99. Rothsay - 38.87 (101) 1-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  100. McGregor - 38.82 (127) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  101. Blackduck - 38.65 (87) 1-7 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  102. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley - 38.59 (10) 1-5 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  103. Braham - 38.42 (35) 0-8 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  104. Liberty Classical Academy - 37.76 (161) 1-5 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  105. Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 37.13 (69) 1-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  106. United South Central - 36.39 (91) 0-7 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  107. Lincoln International - 36.39 (152) 0-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  108. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown - 35.91 (50) 1-7 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  109. Mounds Park Academy - 35.9 (95) 2-8 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  110. East Central - 35.9 (83) 1-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  111. MACCRAY - 35.75 (11) 2-10 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  112. Ashby - 35.69 (1) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  113. Carlton - 35.62 (128) 2-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  114. Cook County - 35.52 (147) 0-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  115. Calvin Christian - 34.81 (153) 1-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  116. Lake Park-Audubon - 34.71 (8) 1-8 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  117. Adrian - 34.63 (49) 0-7 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  118. Isle - 34.43 (132) 1-6 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  119. Red Lake County - 34.1 (98) 1-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  120. New York Mills - 34.1 (43) 2-9 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  121. Houston - 33.78 (123) 0-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  122. South Ridge - 33.06 (109) 1-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  123. Alden-Conger - 33.03 (40) 0-10 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  124. Clearbrook-Gonvick - 32.89 (118) 1-7 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  125. Norman County West - 32.88 (12) 2-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  126. Groves Academy - 32.84 (163) 0-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  127. Fillmore Central - 32.78 (92) 0-9 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  128. Heron Lake-Okabena - 32.7 (33) 0-8 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  129. Northome/Kelliher - 32.35 (115) 2-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  130. Onamia - 31.19 (113) 0-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  131. Canby - 31.08 (29) 1-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  132. T/ML/GHEC - 28.55 (143) 1-8 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  133. Hills-Beaver Creek - 28.09 (42) 1-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  134. Hayfield - 26.25 (20) 0-11 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  135. Mabel-Canton - 26.23 (158) 0-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  136. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross - 25.75 (5) 1-7 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  137. Hmong Academy - 25.68 (159) 0-3 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  138. Northeast Range - 25.23 (102) 0-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  139. Yellow Medicine East - 23.91 (9) 1-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  140. Frazee - 23.72 (15) 1-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  141. Chesterton Academy - 23.2 (112) 0-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  142. Mankato Loyola - 21.02 (46) 1-11 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  143. Ogilvie - 18.77 (141) 0-12 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  144. Laporte - 0 (157) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  145. Wabasso - 0 (13) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  146. Ellsworth - 0 (39) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  147. Hill City - 0 (75) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  148. Cherry - 0 (79) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  149. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo - 0 (130) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  150. North Lakes Academy - 0 (134) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  151. Glenville-Emmons - 0 (140) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  152. Lake of the Woods - 0 (155) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  153. Edgerton - 0 (14) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  154. Climax/Fisher - 0 (17) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  155. Upsala - 0 (23) 0-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  156. Madelia - 0 (47) 0-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  157. Legacy Christian - 0 (62) 0-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  158. Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's - 0 (63) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  159. Community of Peace Academy - 0 (74) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  160. Northland - 0 (106) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  161. Lanesboro - 0 (133) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  162. Littlefork-Big Falls - 0 (156) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  163. Hiawatha Collegiate - 0 (162) 0-2 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
 

A president, a rivalry and a road trip at home

A fun weekend of hoops on the St. Paul side of the metro (excluding the miserable walk to Concordia on Thursday).  Plenty of cola on the menu with Pepsi at Como Park and a double dose of battery acid and pizza at North St. Paul.  A doubleheader so why not eat twice.  After all with the JV game it is an all day adventure.  Then back to Dacha De Czar to watch the final pair of games from my hometown event, the Midwest Players Classic.  The metro as always is represented and they get the nightcap so some thoughts on that as well.

Friday:  St. Paul Como Park 65 St. Paul Harding 46
Since we have a presidential school (Harding) represented, I'll pick a presidential debate to sum this game up.   In fact, like Saturday Night Live, I'll do it in 1 word.  Strategery.  Or you could pick Lockbox if you wanted.  Como Park with a great strategic move to go box and 1 on Harding PG Jovan Christian.  On a catch or ball screen they would trap out of it (a variation I absolutely love).  Then they went simple man and just faceguarded him in the 2nd half.  That locked Christian up holding him to 8 points on the night.  None in the 2nd half.  All of those were on mental breakdowns in the scheme.  But without Christian on the floor Harding fell apart.  A 1 point game becomes 7 when Christian sits early in the half.  A 9 point game inside of 5 minutes and Christian doesn't return and the game gets really out of hand.  Devonte Bolton with 11 points off the Harding bench to lead the Knights.  Donn Ward with 14 to lead Como Park.  Donzello Barros with 3 triples and 13 points.  Timitrius Simmons with 11 points off the Cougars bench.  Harding will need to come up with an answer for that Christian denial option as they really struggled without him being a factor.

Saturday Game 1: North St. Paul 76 Tartan 72
Full house on hand for this one along with the Polars band for a proper rivalry atmosphere.  This one was a battle the entire way as no team held a double digit lead.  Goodnews Kpegeol picks up 2 quick fouls and sits for about 8 minutes of the first half.  That helps Tartan build a 21-13 lead.  The Titans side ball screen offensive look really grinding things to a halt.  Dajuan Carter would bring the Polars back.  But Antawn Kimmons with the answers for a 33-29 Tartan lead at the break.

The 2nd half is the Kimmons vs Kpegeol show.  Kpegeol scores 9 straight Polars points as North reclaims the lead 40-38.  Kimmons then scores 9 straight Tartan points as the Titans take a 51-50 lead.  Then a critical stretch with the Polars scoring 8 of the next 9 for a 58-52 lead.  Post Yao Dumenya cold off the bench with a big 3 during that run.  Then Kpegeol with 6 in a row and then a kickout to soph forward Brenden Lankford-Johnson for a crushing 3 with 2:45 left.  That puts North St. Paul up 65-60.  That was the answer to a couple of Kimmons hoops.  After a couple of missed free throws, Brady Hartman buries a 3 with 3.5 left to pull Tartan within 1.  Tartan gets 1 last chance down 3 but throws the pass away.  A free throw seals the final margin.  Antawn Kimmons with 23 of his 38 in the 2nd half for Tartan to lead all scorers.  That included 16-19 from the charity stripe as he got to the lane at will.  Brady Hartman with a couple of 3s and 11 points.  Andre Jenkins-Whitmore adds 10 for the Titans.   North St. Paul's size was a problem for Tartan on the glass.  Tartan rightfully lets Antawn Kimmons carry the offense but he'll need more help.  Goodnews Kpegeol had to sit a big chunk of the 1st half with foul trouble.  He scored 6 quick points before that and then 17 in the 2nd half plus a critical assist to lead the Polars.  Dajuan Carter with 14 points off the North St. Paul bench and some critical offense late in the 1st half.  He'll get and take a ton of shots next year.  Bryce Phillips with 12 including the final free throws.  Cahlil Golden with 10.

Saturday Game 2: La Crosse Central 57 Woodbury 51
So missing the Big Boar BBQ at the La Crosse Center as part of the Midwest Players Classic.  This is the once beaten and 4th ranked in D2 defending state champion (and Czar's alma mater) La Crosse Central Red Raiders taking on Woodbury.  A snoozefest of a 1st half.  Woodbury goes 2-3 zone the entire way and Central has no plan.  Central goes diamond and 1 all half and Woodbury has no plan.  Michael Jones 1 FG in the half.  Central star soph Johnny Davis (WI offer) with only 2 FG.  Both held to 6 points in the half.  DJ Fleming stepping up with 10 of the 1st 16 Woodbury points.  23-22 Central at the break.  Woodbury with only 1 field goal for about the 9 minutes of the half.

Drew Bramlett off the Woodbury bench with a pair of critical triples.  That puts the Royals up 38-34 with 11:10 left.  Then an away from the play double foul with the ball way out around halfcourt.  That's the 4th foul on Michael Jones with about 9 minutes left.  That will send him to the bench.  UNLV offered Terrance Thompson with 2 putbacks and that puts Central up 44-41 with 6:43 left.  Its part of a 9-0 run.  Jones returns and gets Woodbury back to even at 46 inside of 5 minutes left with 5 in a row.  Central scores, Woodbury misses and Central spreads for a layup with 1:20 left to go up 4.  Its free throws from there.  Central hangs on.  Johnny Davis with 12 points for Central.  DJ Fleming with 4 triples and 18 points to lead Woodbury.  Michael Jones with 16 points, 7-7 FTs with 1 3.

The bright lights of 4AA

Prologue
Dashing thru the snow, drifts up to my waist.  Uphill into the wind, freezing all the way.  Its a cold and snowy trip to Concordia to see the Beacons take on Cristo Rey in a 4AA section battle.  The Pumas stepping out of TCAC play for a challenge.  Concordia trying to separate themselves from a jumbled pack in the middle of the section.  Another venue with 1/4 lb hot dogs,  there's incentive for me to appear more often.  More Red Gatorade to go with it.  Kevin Hart and the 3 man crew get both the JV and varsity games.  A very different but very satisfying music mix on the speakers tonight.  From that we get this tune.

Song of the Day: Optimus - Nail
Number of Teams I've Seen: 103 (84 games, 43 days, 28 buildings, 14 online)

Beverage Ticker: 531.6 ounces (5820 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 170.7 ounces (2130 calories)
  • Coke: 96 ounces (1140 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 36 ounces (450 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 104.9 ounces (1240 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 12 ounces (140 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 60 ounces (420 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 20 ounces (130 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 12 ounces (170 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 13
  • Walking Tacos: 4
  • Pizza: 13
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
An early 7-0 run for Concordia puts them up 12-8.  After 5 in a row from Cristo Rey allows the Pumas to reclaim the lead, the Beacons score the next 10.  James Sommer with a triple and bucket to break those 2 runs.  Franklin Doyle with a triple and a free throw and that keeps Cristo Rey with 25-20 at the 6:35 mark.  But the rest of the half is a wreck for the Pumas.  Concordia finishes the half on a 24-2 run.  That starts with 14 in a row and finishes with the last 10 of the half.  Only 2 field goals in the last 10:40.  Barnabas Preble and Essay Hagos with triples in the last minute.  That sends the Beacons to the locker room with a 49-22 lead.  13-5 foul differential in favor of Concordia during the half.  That forced a bunch of lineup manipulations. 

The teams slowly go back and forth and its still 57-30 game with 12 minutes left.  Snooze fest.  But then again maybe not.  Concordia goes something like 10 straight possessions with a turnover and couldn't even get into any offense let alone get a shot up.  That was thanks to Cristo Rey throwing all caution to the wind and trapping everywhere make or miss.  Franklin Doyle with 2 triples around 2 Victory George layups via turnovers.  Shots start falling for the Pumas too.  Derek Burgess off the bench for 3..  Doyle and George convert more turnovers.  The Cristo Rey run is 17-0 in 3 minutes and all of a sudden we have a game again.

Cristo Rey would have a chance to cut it to 8 but not convert.  Sommer fouls out and Derek Burgess hits another 3 to keep the Pumas within 62-52 with 6:15 left.  But Gavin Harbo will put the game out of reach for Concordia.  He makes 4 free throws and assists on 2 layups to start a run.  The Beacons add 2 putbacks and convert a turnover.  That run is 16-3 and puts the game out of reach with 2:30 left.  Concordia wins 84-64.

Post Game
Cristo Rey falls to 8-2 and loses their second game in a row.  Victory George leads the way with 15 points.  James Sommer with 13 before fouling out.  Franklin Doyle adds 3 triples and 12 points.  Good move by coach Clay to go small without center John Williams in the 2nd half and really pick up the pressure.  The fouls in the 1st half may have prevented him from going to it earlier.  The TCAC schedule may rack up wins but not many quality wins.  This loss has the potential to knock the Pumas down a notch later.  Will be interesting to see.  Its a busy time on the schedule too.  International School comes calling tomorrow and then they play Minneapolis Henry in the MLK Classic at Totino-Grace on Monday.

Concordia improves to 8-5 overall.  5 of their 6 scorers were in double figures so great balance.  Forward Barnabas Preble leads the way with 24 points.  Senior guard Gavin Harbo with 22 points and some big assists.  5 of the 7 players in the rotation are back next year, Harbo being the biggest loss.  They'll definitely need to find a way to handle pressure when more athletic clubs come after them.  This win definitely gives Concordia a notable section victory.  They are back in Tri-Metro play next week with a tough trip to St. Croix Lutheran and a visit from St. Agnes.

The Tri-metro wars begin

Prologue
The Tri-Metro season kicks off in Brooklyn Center with a big west division game between the #5AA Centaurs and #4AAA Columbia Heights.  Yes it brings back memories of the old Metro Alliance.  The Old Spice guy on duty.  An absolute zoo of a crowd but I manage to weave my way through it for sausage pizza and Dr. Pepper.  We also get the Brooklyn Center cheerleaders and a surprise appearance from the pep band.  They dug out a bunch of classics.  25 or 6 to 4, Poker Face and Don't Stop Believing on the set list.  But it was this classic that gets tonight's tune.

Song of the Day: Michael Jackson - Beat It (from the Centaur pep band)
Number of Teams I've Seen: 102 (82 games, 41 days, 27 buildings, 13 online)

Beverage Ticker: 511.6 ounces (5680 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 170.7 ounces (2130 calories)
  • Coke: 96 ounces (1140 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 36 ounces (450 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 104.9 ounces (1240 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 12 ounces (140 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 40 ounces (2800 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 20 ounces (130 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 12 ounces (170 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 12
  • Walking Tacos: 4
  • Pizza: 13
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
The start of the half is the difference in the half.  Christian Kelly and Quentin Hardrict score off turnovers.  Deundra Roberson with a nice pull up and then a triple.  That's a 9-2 start for Columbia Heights.  Columbia Heights dominating the glass early in the game.  Columbia Heights keeping the pace reasonable with their flat 3-2 zone.  That held the Centaurs to 1-13 from 3 in the 1st half.  Wendell Matthews effective on post touches as well.  32-23 Heights at the half.

Good start to the 2nd half for Brooklyn Center.  Lu'Cye Patterson with a couple of tough hoops in an 8-1 run to start the half.  That cuts the Hylanders lead to 33-31 just before 3 minutes into the half.  Heights counters with a banked Bryan Mayfield 3 to start a 8-0 run and the lead is back to 10.  Roland Russ doing nice dirty work inside with 2 hoops plus a 3 point play.  Patterson with a difficult spin and finish and the lead is down to 6 with 10 minutes left.

Hardrict jumper, Matthews in the post for 2 and the lead is 11.  Then Matthews with 4 free throws and a lob finish around a Rudy Tahir triple.  60-50 Heights inside 5 minutes left.  Then a Centaur missed front end and 2 more freebies missed.  Matthews with a pair of 3 point plays and another hoop as the lead grows to 17 with 2 minutes left.  Heights very sloppy turning it over late but the end result is not in danger.  Columbia Heights wins 81-70.  But the final doesn't really do the game justice.

Post Game
For Brooklyn Center, Lu'Cye Patterson leads the way with 23 points.  3 other starters also in double figures with Rudy Tahir scoring 14.  The game was a slower pace than Brooklyn Center would have liked.  Once again the interior play was too much for the Centaurs to stop.  Brooklyn Center falls to 8-3 overall and 0-1 in the Tri-Metro.  This game begins a brutally tough 5 game stretch of the schedule over these 2 weeks.  They play Esko on Saturday in the Breakdown MLK classic in Duluth.  Then league games vs #1AAA De La Salle and at St. Croix Lutheran next week.  They end the stretch a week from Saturday against a tough St. Paul Central squad.

Wendell Matthews leads Columbia Heights with 19 of his 25 in the 2nd half.  But with a lack of touches and difficulty finishing at the basket to start the 2nd half, he could have had 40.  I was surprised they didn't go to him even more as there was little resistance inside.  Quentin Hardrict with a very solid 15 points.  You can really see the difference he makes running the show.  Christian Kelly with 13, Deundra Roberson with 11.  Columbia Heights remains undefeated at 10-0 and now 1-0 in the Tri-Metro.  They have 3 winnable games coming up but don't overlook a trip to Fridley next Friday.  Two major tests lurk at the end of the month against Hopkins (at Trinity) and hosting St. Croix Lutheran.  That's just the start of a tough back half of the schedule.

Huskies Bite Kennedy at Buzzer

Prologue
To Bloomington Kennedy to see the Eagles host St. Anthony.  Interesting non-conference matchup.  The new bleachers and redone floor definitely help the atmosphere.  But its still one of my least favorite buildings out there.  We're back to normal concessions with a hot dog.  No Sprite tonight as I resort to fruit punch Gatorade.  Minnehaha AD Josh Thurow with the white hat duty tonight for the officiating crew.

Song of the Day: Keb' Mo' - Tell Everybody I Know
Number of Teams I've Seen: 101 (81 games, 40 days, 27 buildings, 13 online)

Beverage Ticker: 499.6 ounces (5530 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 170.7 ounces (2130 calories)
  • Coke: 96 ounces (1140 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 24 ounces (300 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 104.9 ounces (1240 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 12 ounces (140 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 40 ounces (2800 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 20 ounces (130 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 12 ounces (170 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 12
  • Walking Tacos: 4
  • Pizza: 12
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
St. Anthony once again playing without shooter Aaron Smith.  He's still out due to an injury suffered in the South St. Paul championship game.  The early pace is to St. Anthony's liking.  But Kennedy takes a 10-7 lead thanks to a layup out of the THE WORST VERSION OF THE WORLD'S WORST OFFENSE.  Coach Jamin Cook going with the screen and pop version of the flex.  Drew Nelson a pair of triples and St. Anthony goes up 17-13 at the midway point of the half.  Kennedy quick fouls put the Huskies in the bonus in the half but no real advantage gained.  The teams trade 3s at the 6 minute mark.  22-21 St. Anthony with the lead.  Then another Drew Nelson 3 and Sullivan Jahnke converts 2 dropoffs for layups.  Tait Nelson fouled at the buzzer for 1 of 3 free throws.  The 8-0 run puts the Huskies up 31-25 at the break.

Kennedy turns up the full court pressure in the 2nd half.  That leads to 6 turnovers in the 1st 4 minutes.  St. Anthony finding it very hard to generate any offense.  Markel Aune 2 bombs and a free throw to put Kennedy up 34-33 after those 4 minutes.  Tait Nelson with a nice spin and he turns that into a 3 point play.  39-38 St. Anthony with 8:49 left.  Then 6 in a row from Kennedy thanks to 2 hoops and 2 free throws from Isaac Coutier.  Isaiah Stone converts a turnover inbetween that.  45-39 Kennedy with 6:30 to play.

St. Anthony rallies with Tait Nelson making bonus free throws and then finding Jahnke for a 3 point play.  That ties the game at 44 with 4:39 left.  Markel Aune drives and scores and then a steal for 2 more.  Kennedy by 4 with 3:05 left.  Mickey Jah with a triple off a BLOB.  Then a couple Kennedy misses around a St. Anthony turnover.  Jah scores with 1:14 left and its 49-48 Huskies back on top.  Kennedy runs a set for Aune that is well defended.  He misses an open lane jumper but Kennedy gets it back with 32 ticks left.  He then hits the same fade from the foul line with 26 seconds left and Kennedy is back on top.  Timeout St. Anthony.

Its an elbow entry and flare screen for Tait Nelson.  He gets a great look at 3 but it goes in and out.  It ends up in Stone's hands and he's fouled with 8.2 left.  St. Anthony takes time and Stone misses the front end.  Jah will push it back the other way hard.  He finds Jahnke for a wide open layup but Stone comes from nowhere and swats it out of bounds with 0.5 seconds left. One last timeout for the Huskies.  They run a screen and roll back that is defended.  But Jah's defender leaves him alone in the backside corner.  He catches and calmly buries the 3 at the buzzer.  St. Anthony wins 52-50.

Post Game
For Bloomington Kennedy, Markel Aune scores 13 of his 23 in the 2nd half.  That included the last 6 Kennedy points.  Jaylen Williams and Isaac Coutier 7 points each.  I was surprised Kennedy didn't run even more of THE WORLD'S WORST OFFENSE.  I thought it was the most effective stuff they ran all night (yes it kills me to say that knowing how much I despise it).  While they did get switches for post mismatches out of their euro ball screen look, I didn't see it doing that much for them.  Kennedy falls to 3-7 overall but 6 of those losses are by 8 points or less.  That includes this buzzer beater, a 2 OT loss at  Mounds View and a 1 point loss to section foe St. Paul Harding.  The Eagles host Jordan on Thursday before kicking off Metro West play next week.

Mickey Jah's game winner gives him 16 points to lead St. Anthony.  He scored the last 8 Huskies points in the last 2:45 with a pair of clutch triples.  Tait Nelson adds 14 points.  Drew Nelson with all 3 triples and 9 points in the 1st half.  Jah had 4 2nd half field goals while the rest of the roster had 3 combined.  He also did a ton of ball handling vs the press.  That diamond press really caused St. Anthony problems in the 2nd half when Kennedy went to a smaller lineup.  The Huskies improve to 7-5 overall.  This one was after 2 losses by a combined 9 points.  The schedule helps with 6 of the next 7 at home but they aren't easy.  Mahtomedi, Fridley and Roosevelt all come calling in the next 2 weeks.

Play of the Day
Here's the game winner.  The lineup is both corners, ball side block and backside elbow.  Ballside block sets the diagonal screen for the backside elbow and then rolls back to the backside block looking for a layup.  Jah was set up in the backside corner and its his defender who often helps on the roll back.  In this case the defender was too far away and Jah made the Eagles pay.

17-18 CzarPI, January 7, 2018

This is the 2nd CzarPI of the 2017-18 season (see CzarPI Explained Here).  It includes games through Saturday, January 6th, 2018.  The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of schedule ranking within their class.

Class AAAA
  1. Hopkins - 63.74 (7) 0-0 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  2. Cretin-Derham Hall - 62.42 (15) 1-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  3. Eden Prairie - 61.27 (17) 1-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  4. Prior Lake - 58.46 (13) 0-0 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  5. Cambridge-Isanti - 58.18 (34) 0-0 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  6. Edina - 57.69 (2) 1-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  7. Park Center - 57.67 (11) 1-1 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  8. Rochester John Marshall - 57.4 (42) 0-1 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  9. Lakeville North - 56.98 (21) 1-1 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  10. Forest Lake - 56.34 (31) 1-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  11. Minnetonka - 55.56 (35) 1-1 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  12. Chaska - 55.48 (38) 2-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  13. North St. Paul - 54.3 (39) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  14. Wayzata - 54.26 (24) 0-2 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  15. Woodbury - 54.18 (16) 2-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  16. Champlin Park - 53.61 (6) 0-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  17. East Ridge - 53.58 (20) 0-3 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  18. Lakeville South - 53.27 (12) 0-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  19. Farmington - 53.07 (51) 1-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  20. Coon Rapids - 52.97 (23) 0-3 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  21. Apple Valley - 52.9 (32) 1-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  22. Tartan - 52.81 (63) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  23. St. Michael-Albertville - 52.78 (41) 1-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  24. Osseo - 52.68 (50) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  25. Chanhassen - 52.34 (9) 2-3 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  26. Maple Grove - 52.29 (45) 1-2 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  27. St. Cloud Tech - 51.79 (26) 1-4 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  28. Park of Cottage Grove - 50.98 (54) 0-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  29. Moorhead - 50.38 (27) 1-3 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  30. Shakopee - 49.64 (8) 2-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  31. Brainerd - 49.48 (47) 2-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  32. White Bear Lake - 49.07 (44) 1-4 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  33. Andover - 48.41 (53) 0-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  34. Elk River - 48.27 (33) 1-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  35. New Prague - 47.89 (43) 4-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  36. Minneapolis Southwest - 46.35 (10) 2-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  37. Minneapolis South - 45.96 (58) 2-3 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  38. Hastings - 45.52 (60) 2-2 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  39. St. Paul Central - 45.06 (28) 2-3 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  40. Blaine - 44.85 (57) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  41. Henry Sibley - 43.84 (30) 2-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  42. Bloomington Jefferson - 43.7 (59) 2-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  43. Minneapolis Washburn - 43.48 (61) 2-2 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  44. St. Louis Park - 42.86 (14) 2-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  45. Rochester Mayo - 42.77 (4) 2-6 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  46. Eastview - 42.62 (25) 3-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  47. Roseville - 42.33 (55) 1-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  48. Centennial - 41.96 (22) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  49. Spring Lake Park - 41.55 (29) 1-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  50. Anoka - 41.01 (62) 1-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  51. Rogers - 40.26 (56) 2-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  52. Buffalo - 40.05 (40) 2-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  53. Owatonna - 39.57 (37) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  54. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 36.74 (18) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  55. Stillwater Area - 33.87 (19) 1-10 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  56. Eagan - 33.84 (36) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  57. Rosemount - 32.26 (49) 1-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  58. Irondale - 31.91 (52) 1-6 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  59. Mounds View - 31.06 (48) 2-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  60. Burnsville - 26.74 (1) 1-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  61. St. Francis - 22.41 (46) 1-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  62. Rochester Century - 0 (3) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Duluth East - 0 (5) 0-11 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AAA
  1. Marshall - 63.22 (20) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  2. Austin - 61.67 (28) 0-0 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  3. St. Croix Lutheran - 59.89 (23) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  4. Mankato East - 59.62 (42) 0-0 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  5. Columbia Heights - 58.22 (49) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  6. Delano - 57.5 (39) 0-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  7. DeLaSalle - 55.69 (7) 0-1 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  8. Totino-Grace - 55.53 (25) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  9. Willmar - 54.64 (61) 0-0 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  10. Waseca - 54.35 (40) 1-2 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  11. St. Paul Johnson - 54.14 (13) 1-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  12. Orono - 53.23 (3) 2-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  13. Waconia - 53.03 (29) 0-1 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  14. Sauk Rapids-Rice - 52.81 (31) 1-1 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  15. Duluth Denfeld - 52.65 (32) 2-0 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  16. Fridley - 52.36 (52) 1-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  17. Bemidji - 52.29 (55) 1-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  18. Northfield - 52.15 (46) 0-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  19. Minneapolis Henry - 51.26 (47) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  20. Fergus Falls - 50.62 (34) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  21. Benilde-St. Margaret's - 50.43 (16) 2-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  22. Grand Rapids - 50.3 (59) 2-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  23. Mahtomedi - 50.28 (30) 1-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  24. Hibbing - 50.05 (43) 2-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  25. Cloquet - 49.86 (36) 2-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  26. Simley - 49.57 (41) 1-3 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  27. Monticello - 49.36 (58) 2-2 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  28. Dassel-Cokato - 49.01 (53) 1-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  29. Mankato West - 48.9 (17) 0-4 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  30. Mound Westonka - 48.35 (63) 0-1 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  31. Worthington - 47.89 (26) 1-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  32. Minneapolis Roosevelt - 47.33 (19) 1-3 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  33. Princeton - 47.01 (60) 1-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  34. St. Paul Harding - 46.98 (56) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  35. St. Anthony Village - 46.95 (51) 1-2 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  36. St. Cloud Apollo - 46.22 (8) 2-4 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  37. St. Thomas Academy - 45.76 (18) 2-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  38. Bloomington Kennedy - 45.57 (33) 2-4 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  39. New Ulm - 45.41 (54) 1-3 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  40. South St. Paul - 45.05 (50) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  41. Alexandria - 44.41 (57) 2-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  42. Rocori - 43.02 (4) 2-8 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  43. Becker - 42.25 (5) 1-8 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  44. Faribault - 40.94 (6) 1-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  45. Hermantown - 40.62 (15) 1-8 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  46. Red Wing - 38.75 (24) 2-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  47. Robbinsdale Cooper - 37.97 (62) 1-3 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  48. North Branch - 37.74 (9) 2-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  49. Holy Angels - 37.06 (38) 1-8 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  50. Sartell-St. Stephen - 36.51 (1) 1-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  51. Hill-Murray - 35.4 (45) 1-6 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  52. St. Paul Highland Park - 34.35 (48) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  53. Big Lake - 34.31 (10) 2-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  54. Zimmerman - 34.25 (22) 0-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  55. Hutchinson - 33.97 (11) 2-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  56. Little Falls - 32.68 (37) 2-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  57. Chisago Lakes Area - 31.53 (44) 2-7 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  58. St. Paul Como Park - 30.99 (12) 1-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  59. Detroit Lakes - 30.29 (35) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  60. Winona - 29.15 (14) 0-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  61. Kasson-Mantorville - 27.32 (21) 1-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  62. Richfield - 0 (2) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Albert Lea - 0 (27) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AA
  1. Minnehaha Academy - 61.34 (3) 0-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  2. Perham - 58.9 (74) 0-0 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  3. Caledonia - 58.57 (26) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  4. St. Charles - 58.5 (82) 1-0 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  5. Pequot Lakes - 58.43 (35) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  6. Virginia - 58.4 (43) 0-0 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  7. Brooklyn Center - 57.24 (34) 0-0 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  8. Annandale - 57.06 (11) 0-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  9. Holy Family Catholic - 56.55 (50) 1-1 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  10. Plainview-Elgin-Millville - 56.19 (32) 0-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  11. Lake City - 56.09 (27) 0-2 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  12. Cristo Rey Jesuit - 55.63 (102) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  13. Windom Area - 54.34 (41) 0-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  14. Maple Lake - 54.23 (24) 0-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  15. Zumbrota-Mazeppa - 53.97 (72) 0-2 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  16. New Richland-H-E-G - 53.83 (100) 0-1 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  17. Pipestone Area - 53.7 (6) 1-3 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  18. Eden Valley-Watkins - 53.7 (104) 0-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  19. Holdingford - 53.24 (101) 0-0 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  20. Proctor - 53.07 (44) 1-1 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  21. Melrose - 52.84 (123) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  22. Esko - 52.61 (56) 1-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  23. Sauk Centre - 52.56 (20) 1-1 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  24. Jordan - 52.37 (77) 0-2 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  25. Fairmont - 51.9 (51) 0-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  26. Mesabi East - 51.88 (76) 0-1 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  27. St. Croix Prep - 51.79 (92) 0-0 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  28. Blake - 51.58 (110) 0-0 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  29. La Crescent - 51.38 (17) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  30. Kimball Area - 50.99 (55) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  31. Breckenridge - 50.92 (95) 0-1 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  32. Sibley East - 50.86 (30) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  33. Jackson County Central - 50.65 (91) 1-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  34. Byron - 50.57 (42) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  35. Minneapolis North - 50.57 (5) 1-2 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  36. Park Rapids Area - 50.46 (81) 0-1 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  37. Trinity School - 50.41 (79) 0-1 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  38. East Grand Forks - 50.33 (58) 0-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  39. Albany - 50.23 (62) 1-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  40. Maranatha Christian - 49.99 (33) 1-3 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  41. Minnewaska Area - 49.85 (94) 1-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  42. Greenway - 49.63 (118) 0-1 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  43. Maple River - 49.51 (25) 0-4 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  44. New Life Academy - 49.46 (49) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  45. St. Cloud Cathedral - 48.9 (117) 0-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  46. Osakis - 48.61 (40) 1-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  47. Watertown-Mayer - 48.54 (8) 1-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  48. Southwest Christian - 48.01 (37) 1-3 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  49. Bagley - 47.81 (29) 1-3 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  50. Rockford - 47.51 (96) 0-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  51. Crookston - 47.35 (18) 3-4 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  52. Hawley - 47.22 (69) 1-2 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  53. Rochester Lourdes - 47.2 (97) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  54. Roseau - 47.18 (109) 1-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  55. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta - 47.18 (2) 1-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  56. Stewartville - 47.05 (66) 1-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  57. Litchfield - 46.57 (59) 0-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  58. Crosby-Ironton - 46.46 (107) 1-1 vs better, 5-5 vs worse
  59. Royalton - 46.33 (57) 0-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  60. Pine City - 46.26 (119) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  61. Dover-Eyota - 46.26 (38) 2-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  62. Barnum - 46.13 (19) 2-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  63. Pillager - 45.58 (90) 2-4 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  64. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle - 45.02 (84) 1-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  65. Mora - 44.75 (121) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  66. Moose Lake-Willow River - 44.63 (14) 2-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  67. Wadena-Deer Creek - 44.19 (80) 2-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  68. Belle Plaine - 44.07 (45) 1-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  69. Foley - 43.72 (7) 1-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  70. Providence Academy - 43.7 (22) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  71. St. Paul Humboldt - 43.57 (65) 0-4 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  72. Glencoe-Silver Lake - 43.5 (61) 0-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  73. St. Paul Academy - 43.16 (93) 2-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  74. Nova Classical Academy - 43.02 (116) 2-3 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  75. Redwood Valley - 42.91 (48) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  76. Aitkin - 42.73 (113) 2-3 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  77. Charter Stars - 42.44 (125) 1-2 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  78. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City - 41.82 (114) 0-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  79. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted - 41.25 (36) 2-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  80. Pine Island - 41.01 (21) 1-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  81. St. Agnes - 40.98 (88) 0-5 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  82. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton - 40.93 (122) 1-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  83. Martin County West - 40.81 (71) 1-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  84. International School of MN - 40.8 (108) 1-1 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  85. New London-Spicer - 40.21 (31) 2-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  86. Barnesville - 40.12 (9) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  87. Eveleth-Gilbert - 39.97 (60) 1-7 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  88. Spectrum - 39.75 (99) 2-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  89. Paynesville Area - 39.46 (54) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  90. Concordia Academy - 39.35 (105) 1-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  91. Pierz - 39.01 (53) 2-5 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  92. Breck - 38.89 (10) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  93. Staples-Motley - 37.87 (85) 2-4 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  94. Blue Earth Area - 37.57 (67) 1-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  95. Two Harbors - 37.37 (63) 0-7 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  96. Minneapolis Edison - 37.13 (106) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  97. St. Peter - 36.6 (23) 1-7 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  98. St. Paul Prep - 36.52 (120) 1-3 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  99. Milaca - 35.91 (68) 0-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  100. Warroad - 35.76 (89) 0-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  101. St. James Area - 35.32 (46) 1-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  102. Norwood-Young America - 35.3 (47) 1-6 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  103. Cannon Falls - 34.94 (64) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  104. International Falls - 34.38 (13) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  105. LeSueur-Henderson - 34.06 (112) 2-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  106. Lewiston-Altura - 33.88 (16) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  107. Rush City - 33.54 (83) 1-4 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  108. St. Paul Washington - 33.43 (98) 2-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  109. Luverne - 32.66 (12) 0-8 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  110. Tri-City United - 31.12 (39) 2-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  111. Winona Cotter/Hope Lutheran - 30.65 (86) 1-6 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  112. Triton - 30.44 (111) 0-6 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  113. Chatfield - 28.65 (28) 1-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  114. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop - 23.9 (115) 0-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  115. Math and Science Academy - 23.39 (78) 0-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  116. Medford - 23.24 (73) 0-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  117. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton - 20.38 (75) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  118. Kenyon-Wanamingo - 19.24 (87) 1-13 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  119. PACT Charter - 0 (52) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  120. Duluth Marshall - 0 (103) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  121. Academy for Sciences & Ag - 0 (124) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  122. Montevideo - 0 (1) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  123. Benson - 0 (4) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  124. Thief River Falls - 0 (15) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  125. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial - 0 (70) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class A
  1. Cass Lake-Bena - 59.52 (63) 0-0 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  2. Springfield - 58.96 (77) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  3. Parkers Prairie - 58.61 (25) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  4. North Woods - 58.3 (90) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  5. NCE/U-H - 57.68 (101) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  6. Mayer Lutheran - 56.94 (15) 0-1 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  7. Ada-Borup - 56.79 (85) 0-0 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  8. Southwest MN Christian - 56.53 (86) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  9. Hancock - 56.01 (112) 1-0 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  10. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - 55.38 (135) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  11. Sacred Heart - 55.16 (138) 0-0 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  12. Nevis - 54.56 (149) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  13. Ortonville - 54.03 (92) 0-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  14. Bethlehem Academy - 53.2 (16) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  15. Cromwell-Wright - 53.09 (72) 0-0 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  16. Wabasha-Kellogg - 53.08 (43) 1-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  17. Fosston - 53.03 (14) 0-3 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  18. Cedar Mountain/Comfrey - 52.51 (23) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  19. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - 52.47 (35) 0-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  20. LeRoy-Ostrander - 52.22 (113) 0-0 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  21. Wrenshall - 52.04 (147) 0-1 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  22. Battle Lake - 51.88 (37) 0-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  23. Westbrook-Walnut Grove - 51.86 (28) 0-1 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  24. BOLD - 51.53 (120) 1-2 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  25. Minneota - 51.28 (158) 1-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  26. Hinckley-Finlayson - 50.65 (142) 0-1 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  27. Fertile-Beltrami - 50.52 (47) 0-3 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  28. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - 50.51 (111) 0-0 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  29. Dawson-Boyd - 50.34 (104) 0-1 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  30. Henning - 50.25 (76) 0-2 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  31. Lakeview - 50.12 (31) 1-3 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  32. Spring Grove - 49.89 (122) 0-1 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  33. New Ulm Cathedral - 49.84 (66) 1-2 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  34. Sebeka - 49.63 (114) 1-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  35. Minnesota Valley Lutheran - 49.47 (80) 1-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  36. Pelican Rapids - 49.3 (8) 1-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  37. Kingsland - 49.25 (106) 1-3 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  38. Schaeffer Academy - 49.13 (79) 1-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  39. Nashwauk-Keewatin - 48.9 (41) 0-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  40. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton - 48.84 (119) 1-2 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  41. Goodhue - 48.81 (103) 1-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  42. Swanville - 48.38 (108) 0-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  43. Randolph - 48.35 (129) 1-3 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  44. Rushford-Peterson - 47.83 (62) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  45. Menahga - 47.64 (29) 1-3 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  46. Murray County Central - 47.53 (98) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  47. Chisholm - 47.49 (54) 0-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  48. Prairie Seeds Academy - 47.25 (36) 1-2 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  49. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - 47.19 (87) 1-2 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  50. Red Rock Central - 47.17 (134) 1-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  51. Kittson County Central - 46.89 (42) 1-2 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  52. West Lutheran - 46.83 (132) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  53. Mountain Lake Area - 46.6 (67) 1-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  54. Underwood - 45.96 (97) 1-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  55. Hope Academy - 45.91 (130) 0-1 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  56. Nicollet - 45.89 (136) 1-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  57. Lakeview Christian - 45.84 (75) 0-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  58. Win-E-Mac - 45.78 (4) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  59. Learning for Leadership - 45.62 (159) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  60. Cleveland - 45.56 (150) 0-1 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  61. West Central Area - 45.24 (24) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  62. St. Clair - 44.94 (60) 0-5 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  63. Bertha-Hewitt - 44.93 (38) 2-2 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  64. Blooming Prairie - 44.84 (105) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  65. Sleepy Eye - 44.5 (32) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  66. Mahnomen/Waubun - 44.36 (13) 1-5 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  67. Renville County West - 44.3 (39) 1-4 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  68. MN Academy for the Deaf - 43.97 (30) 0-1 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  69. Pine River-Backus - 43.96 (19) 1-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  70. Lac qui Parle Valley - 43.88 (89) 2-6 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  71. Lyle/Austin Pacelli - 43.43 (144) 0-3 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  72. Brandon/Evansville - 43.41 (70) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  73. Bigfork - 43.18 (141) 0-3 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  74. CHOF - 43.16 (52) 1-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  75. Verndale - 43.01 (74) 2-4 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  76. Northern Freeze - 42.78 (69) 0-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  77. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity - 42.74 (107) 2-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  78. Christian Life Academy - 42.62 (91) 0-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  79. Fulda - 42.53 (81) 0-5 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  80. Stephen-Argyle - 42.47 (45) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  81. Southland - 42.36 (1) 2-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  82. Deer River - 41.88 (71) 1-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  83. Ely - 41.74 (157) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  84. Mountain Iron-Buhl - 41.72 (126) 1-5 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  85. Minnesota Transitions Charter - 41.59 (139) 0-1 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  86. Grand Meadow - 41.53 (94) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  87. Floodwood - 41.45 (100) 0-4 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  88. Central MN Christian - 41.35 (18) 2-6 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  89. Red Lake - 41.19 (46) 0-5 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  90. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa - 41.05 (26) 2-5 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  91. McGregor - 40.49 (148) 1-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  92. Liberty Classical Academy - 39.79 (162) 1-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  93. Browerville/Eagle Valley - 39.54 (6) 1-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  94. United South Central - 39.46 (123) 0-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  95. Mounds Park Academy - 39.42 (117) 1-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  96. Heritage Christian - 39.21 (49) 2-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  97. Silver Bay - 39.12 (152) 1-5 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  98. Blackduck - 38.94 (56) 1-6 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  99. Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 37.62 (57) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  100. Adrian - 37.6 (73) 0-5 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  101. Lake Park-Audubon - 37.24 (3) 1-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  102. Braham - 36.37 (11) 1-8 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  103. Fond du Lac Ojibwe - 36.37 (59) 2-8 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  104. Isle - 35.89 (156) 1-4 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  105. Goodridge/Grygla - 35.8 (140) 0-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  106. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown - 35.55 (61) 1-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  107. New York Mills - 35.16 (40) 2-7 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  108. Houston - 35.16 (99) 0-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  109. Calvin Christian - 35.14 (143) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  110. Fillmore Central - 34.93 (110) 0-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  111. Carlton - 34.89 (109) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  112. MACCRAY - 34.64 (10) 2-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  113. Park Christian - 34.39 (58) 1-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  114. Cook County - 34.34 (161) 1-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  115. East Central - 34.31 (48) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  116. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River - 34.28 (127) 1-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  117. Rothsay - 34.16 (65) 1-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  118. Ashby - 33.88 (7) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  119. Northome/Kelliher - 32.85 (131) 0-7 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  120. Norman County West - 32.11 (2) 1-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  121. Red Lake County - 31.49 (115) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  122. Canby - 30.29 (12) 0-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  123. Clearbrook-Gonvick - 30.03 (124) 1-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  124. Alden-Conger - 29.81 (27) 0-9 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  125. Onamia - 29.52 (118) 0-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  126. T/ML/GHEC - 29.17 (116) 1-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  127. Yellow Medicine East - 27.68 (5) 0-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  128. St. John's Prep - 27.2 (93) 1-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  129. Lincoln International - 27.09 (133) 0-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  130. Groves Academy - 27.02 (163) 0-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  131. Hayfield - 26.77 (68) 0-8 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  132. Frazee - 25.9 (9) 0-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  133. Chesterton Academy - 25.89 (64) 0-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  134. Mabel-Canton - 25.07 (146) 0-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  135. Hills-Beaver Creek - 24.82 (160) 0-3 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  136. Mankato Loyola - 24.01 (50) 0-9 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  137. Heron Lake-Okabena - 23.71 (22) 0-8 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  138. South Ridge - 22.64 (95) 0-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  139. Laporte - 0 (145) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  140. Wabasso - 0 (21) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  141. Ellsworth - 0 (33) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  142. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross - 0 (44) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  143. Hill City - 0 (83) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  144. Cherry - 0 (102) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  145. Ogilvie - 0 (121) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  146. Lake of the Woods - 0 (153) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  147. Glenville-Emmons - 0 (154) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  148. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo - 0 (155) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  149. Edgerton - 0 (17) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  150. Upsala - 0 (20) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  151. Climax/Fisher - 0 (34) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  152. Legacy Christian - 0 (51) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  153. Northeast Range - 0 (53) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  154. Northland - 0 (55) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  155. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley - 0 (78) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  156. Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's - 0 (82) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  157. Madelia - 0 (84) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  158. North Lakes Academy - 0 (88) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  159. Community of Peace Academy - 0 (96) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  160. Hiawatha Collegiate - 0 (125) 0-2 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  161. Lanesboro - 0 (128) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  162. Hmong Academy - 0 (137) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  163. Littlefork-Big Falls - 0 (151) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse

Seeing Red in St. Paul

Its the 1st Saturday of the season without some local notable event.  So its a day of running around St. Paul.  First its a walking taco at Central with the always wonderful and hard to find A&W root beer.  Then hustling into St. Agnes for their section 4AA matchup with St. Paul Washington.  Thankfully no time to try to configure the mountaineering gear to ascend the bleachers.

Game 1: St. Paul Central 96 Henry Sibley 63
Sibley would get off to a solid start behind Malik Spearman.  He scores 8 points as Sibley opens as 14-10 lead.  Central counters with a 15-2 run.  Spearman adds a post bucket and a tip in to cut the lead to 4.  But the last 3 minutes of the first half are a disaster for Sibley as they give up a 18-3 run to close the half.  The second half is all Central.  Too much rebounding and too much Daveonte Davis for Central all day.  Davis ends up with 32 to lead the Minutemen.  The rest of the starting lineup knocks down 7 3s and all finish in double figures.  Malik Spearman very effective with 22 to lead Henry Sibley.  Rieshaun Satar with 21 but 17 of those and 5 triples in the 2nd half.

Game 2: St. Agnes 69 St. Paul Washington 61
A young group for Washington with 3 starting sophomores and an 8th grade reserve.  Only 2 seniors in the 8 man rotation.  Only 2 seniors in the St. Agnes rotation as well.  Washington would open a 17-12 lead midway thru the 1st half.  Then a 19-2 St. Agnes run for a response.  Marcus Johnson 6 points in that run. Washington replies with an 8-0 run and we're tied at 33 going to halftime.

The Aggies come out of the gate with a 13-4 run with 3 triples from Norman Strickland.  46-37 St. Agnes with 14:15 to play.  Marcus Johnson with 2 hoops and 2 free throws in an 8-0 run and all of a sudden the lead is 15.  56-41 St. Agnes with 8:20 left.  Washington trying to stay close with a pair of triples from forward Jackson Carver.  But too much Johnson and Strickland.  Strickland 3 free throws, Johnson bonus freebies and runs the floor for a layup plus another hoop.  That gets the lead back to 15 inside 4 minutes left.  St. Agnes out of danger from there.  Marcus Johnson leads St. Agnes with 31 points and surprisingly without a single 3.  19 of those points in the 2nd half.  Norman Strickland with 20 points, 12 of those in the 2nd half including 3 of his 4 threes.  Only 2 other Aggies buckets in the 2nd half as they carried the load.  Great discipline to close the game out.  Sophomore Kshui Harris-McCalister with 16 points to lead Washington.  He did that despite foul trouble which did lead to some St. Agnes momentum.  Fellow soph Zaveon Smith with 14.  Jackson Carver 3 triples and 11 points.

Late week blowouts

The end of the week brought me new teams but a set of blowouts.  Hot dogs and pizza on the schedule with Coke products.  Quiet crowds on hand for a couple of nights.  Only Kevin Hart working on Thursday night.  We sneak in the the top 5 matchup between the Sioux Falls Lincoln and Hopkins girls inbetween these.  But Hopkins steamrolled in that game too.

Thursday: St. Croix Lutheran 81 Richfield 46
Story here was St. Croix Lutheran's shooting.  6 different kids knock down triples.  The Crusaders make 18-27 3s in the game.  That was evenly balanced with 9 in each half. Devin Wade-Henderson in 1st half foul trouble.  He still leads Richfield with 11 points.  Adam Arroyo with 18 points to lead St. Croix Lutheran.  Freshman Xavier Garcia with 5 3s and 17 points in the 2nd half off the bench as the game got out of hand.  St. Croix Lutheran played without starting PG Aaron Jenniges and F Dorrell Bratton.  Frosh Zach Longueville very solid in place of Jenniges.

Friday: #2AAAA Hopkins 93 #1AA Sioux Falls Lincoln 59
Too much Hopkins from the get go.  Blaise Beauchamp 3 quick triples as Hopkins opens an 18-4 lead.  Lincoln star Diang Gatluak held to 0-7 FG shooting in the 1st half.  The Royals open up a 28 point half time lead.  Lincoln missed a bunch of inside opportunities.  Gatluak does get some offense in the 2nd half as Lincoln tries to keep it respectable.  But too much Hopkins in this one.  Blaise Beauchamp was hot from deep with 5 3s and scored 25 points.  Zeke Nnaji was a factor inside with 18 and rebounded well.  Anthony Davis and Dane Zimmer each add 12.  Hopkins once again very sloppy as they try to get the ball out and run.  Reckless heaves down court for turnovers still happening.  Diang Gatluck scores all 11 of his points in the 2nd half.  Along with 11 from Alex Glanzer, they lead the Patriots in scoring.  Jared Jaros with a pair of 3s and 10 points.

Eagles soar past the Polars

Prologue
To Minneapolis North for a showdown between the #2AA Polars and #4AAAA Eden Prairie.  This was after seeing a 44-40 nailbiter for Trinity at St. Paul Academy yesterday.  Not much to cover there so I'll leave just the score here.  The cold weather limiting the crowd size on both nights.  Hot dogs pre-wrapped and ready to go with the usual Sprite at North.  We get the Old Spice Guy and of course The Rev calling the game. 

Game Time:
Eden Prairie raining in 3s early from their group of sophomores Drake Dobbs, John Henry and Connor Christensen.  Fellow soph Austin Andrews adds a spin move for 2 plus 2 freebies.  Good start for the Eagles up 19-8 at 13:05.  Odell Wilson with all of the North offense to that point.  But the Polars would get a couple of 3s from Eli Campbell but another 3 from Christensen helps to keep the lead at 32-20 at the 7:25 mark.  But the North defense holds the Eagles without a field goal for over 6 minutes and a 13-0 run ensues.  Odell Wilson posting out of the Swing Offense for 2.  Back to back bombs for Nasir El-Amin and Trejuan Holloman.  A Taylor Johnson run out for a layup and Wilson spinning in the post for 2 more to put North on top.  Henry buries another 3 and that sends Eden Prairie to the locker room with a 35-34 lead.

Slow pace to start the 2nd half and offense hard to come by.  The clock sits at 42 all for over 4 minutes.  But its the Eden Prairie shooting that comes back to life.  Henry for 3, Kyler Kluge for 3 (the senior must have felt left out) and another Dobbs triple all in about a 90 second span.  That puts Eden Prairie up 9 with 8 minutes left.  North would try to rally from that.  Holloman with a nice cut for 2 and a Wilson offensive board for a 3 point play cuts it to 5 with 3:49 left.  Eden Prairie comes out of a timeout a minute later and tries a SLOB for Dobbs layup (more below).  That gets knocked away but on the BLOB Dobbs pops back and buries a dagger triple to push the lead to 8 with just over 2:30 to play.  North gets 1 last bucket but no more danger.  Eden Prairie with a quality road win 69-57.

Post Game
Odell Wilson leads North with 20 points.  He was once again a handful using his body inside.  Tayler Johnson with 11, Trejuan Holloman with 10.  I really liked Holloman's on ball defensive pressure. But they never really turned Eden Prairie over which was a huge key.  That helped to keep the pace manageable and not ideal for how North wants to play.  North did play without PG Zion Sanford.  North falls to 3-2 overall.  They will play next in the late game Saturday night at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls in the Samaritan's Feet Barefoot Classic vs #1A Tea (SD)

For Eden Prairie, they only played 6 players and started 4 sophomores so a bright future.  Forward Austin Andrews leads the Eagles with 24 points.  Drake Dobbs and John Henry each add 14.  Connor Christensen chips in with 12.  They combine for 9 of the 10 Eden Prairie 3s.  Very good poise from all the youngsters handling the North defense.  Eden Prairie improves to 8-1 overall and they have 3 section games on the schedule next.  That includes a dangerous Shakopee team in the 1st of those on Saturday afternoon.  That's before a brutal 3 week stretch starting in a couple of weeks where they have Hopkins, Woodbury, De La Salle and Delano at home followed by trips to East Ridge, Edina and Wayzata.  All of those teams have spent time in the state polls.  YIKES! 


Play of the Day
No full blown strategy session here, just the late game SLOB from Eden Prairie.  They also showed this earlier in the game.  Andrews on the ball side block, guard on the back side block.  Dobbs in the back of a stack at the top of the key.  Andrews screens away for the guard who clears to the ball side corner.  Andrews then immediately flashes back to the ball.  On his catch, Dobbs cuts backdoor to the now empty basket area.  Simple and effective.  You could even add the inbounder taking off for the rim as another option as he would be on the other side of the play.

17-18 CzarPI, January 1, 2018

This is the 1st CzarPI of the 2017-18 season (see CzarPI Explained Here).  It includes games through Saturday, December 30th, 2017.  The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of schedule ranking within their class.

Class AAAA
  1. Hopkins - 63.05 (10) 0-0 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  2. Cretin-Derham Hall - 62.56 (18) 1-0 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  3. Eden Prairie - 61.85 (12) 0-0 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  4. Park Center - 59.64 (9) 0-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  5. Edina - 57.3 (1) 2-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  6. Lakeville North - 57.29 (19) 1-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  7. Rochester John Marshall - 57.27 (56) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  8. Farmington - 56.36 (44) 0-0 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  9. Cambridge-Isanti - 56.07 (43) 0-0 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  10. Minnetonka - 56 (37) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  11. Chaska - 55.48 (38) 2-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  12. Forest Lake - 55.41 (30) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  13. North St. Paul - 54.99 (36) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  14. Apple Valley - 54.8 (21) 1-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  15. Prior Lake - 54.63 (3) 1-1 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  16. Shakopee - 53.87 (23) 0-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  17. Chanhassen - 53.26 (16) 1-2 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  18. Woodbury - 53.25 (14) 2-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  19. East Ridge - 53.23 (8) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  20. St. Michael-Albertville - 53.02 (47) 0-0 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  21. Moorhead - 52.86 (29) 0-1 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  22. Park of Cottage Grove - 52.56 (48) 0-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  23. Brainerd - 52.3 (49) 1-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  24. Tartan - 52.21 (63) 0-0 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  25. Lakeville South - 52.18 (11) 2-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  26. Maple Grove - 51.79 (32) 1-1 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  27. Champlin Park - 50.99 (4) 0-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  28. Coon Rapids - 50.93 (31) 1-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  29. Wayzata - 50.69 (33) 2-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  30. St. Cloud Tech - 50.54 (26) 1-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  31. Osseo - 50.07 (40) 0-2 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  32. White Bear Lake - 49.65 (27) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  33. Andover - 48.81 (50) 0-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  34. St. Paul Central - 46.77 (15) 2-2 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  35. New Prague - 46.62 (46) 2-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  36. Minneapolis Southwest - 46.18 (13) 1-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  37. Minneapolis South - 45.34 (51) 1-2 vs better, 2-4 vs worse
  38. Bloomington Jefferson - 45.27 (62) 2-2 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  39. Rochester Mayo - 45.06 (6) 1-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  40. Elk River - 44.69 (35) 1-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  41. Centennial - 44.33 (39) 0-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  42. Spring Lake Park - 43.65 (45) 1-2 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  43. St. Louis Park - 43.33 (17) 1-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  44. Minneapolis Washburn - 42.82 (57) 2-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  45. Buffalo - 42.68 (34) 2-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  46. Anoka - 42.51 (61) 0-2 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  47. Hastings - 42.22 (60) 1-2 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  48. Eastview - 42.05 (24) 3-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  49. Blaine - 41.19 (58) 1-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  50. Henry Sibley - 40.51 (28) 1-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  51. Roseville - 39.81 (59) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  52. Rogers - 38.75 (55) 1-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  53. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 37.84 (20) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  54. Owatonna - 36.65 (41) 0-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  55. Stillwater Area - 35.93 (25) 1-9 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  56. Mounds View - 32.89 (54) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  57. Rosemount - 31.86 (42) 1-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  58. Eagan - 30.05 (22) 1-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  59. Irondale - 30.05 (52) 1-6 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  60. Burnsville - 29.25 (2) 1-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  61. St. Francis - 24.22 (53) 1-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  62. Rochester Century - 0 (7) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Duluth East - 0 (5) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AAA
  1. Marshall - 65.47 (10) 0-0 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  2. St. Croix Lutheran - 61.81 (14) 0-0 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  3. Austin - 60.14 (37) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  4. Columbia Heights - 59.15 (43) 0-0 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  5. Delano - 57.69 (32) 0-0 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  6. Willmar - 56.44 (55) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  7. Totino-Grace - 55.83 (19) 1-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  8. Mankato East - 55.74 (58) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  9. St. Paul Johnson - 55.11 (21) 1-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  10. Orono - 55.05 (7) 0-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  11. Northfield - 54.47 (49) 0-0 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  12. Waseca - 54.3 (30) 1-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  13. DeLaSalle - 53.7 (13) 0-1 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  14. Fridley - 52.93 (44) 1-1 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  15. Fergus Falls - 52.35 (27) 1-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  16. Mahtomedi - 52.32 (41) 1-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  17. Waconia - 51.89 (31) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  18. Simley - 51.25 (36) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  19. Cloquet - 51.08 (35) 1-0 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  20. Duluth Denfeld - 50.87 (50) 2-1 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  21. Sauk Rapids-Rice - 50.64 (25) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  22. Bemidji - 50.57 (56) 1-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  23. Minneapolis Henry - 49.95 (47) 0-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  24. Dassel-Cokato - 49.83 (48) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  25. Monticello - 48.95 (54) 2-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  26. Minneapolis Roosevelt - 48.14 (28) 0-2 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  27. St. Anthony Village - 48.01 (57) 0-1 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  28. Grand Rapids - 47.86 (60) 1-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  29. Mound Westonka - 47.06 (62) 0-2 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  30. Mankato West - 47.02 (12) 0-4 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  31. St. Cloud Apollo - 46.83 (18) 2-3 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  32. Benilde-St. Margaret's - 46 (23) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  33. Bloomington Kennedy - 45.4 (46) 2-2 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  34. St. Thomas Academy - 45.33 (17) 2-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  35. Alexandria - 45.27 (45) 2-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  36. Hibbing - 45.21 (42) 2-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  37. Rocori - 44.86 (8) 1-6 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  38. Princeton - 44.66 (59) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  39. St. Paul Harding - 43.99 (53) 1-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  40. Worthington - 43.63 (24) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  41. New Ulm - 43.33 (61) 0-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  42. South St. Paul - 43.02 (52) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  43. Hermantown - 40 (9) 2-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  44. Becker - 38.94 (16) 0-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  45. Robbinsdale Cooper - 37.02 (63) 1-3 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  46. Zimmerman - 36.97 (33) 0-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  47. Big Lake - 36.62 (20) 2-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  48. Sartell-St. Stephen - 36.29 (2) 1-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  49. Faribault - 35.9 (1) 0-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  50. Red Wing - 35.27 (3) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  51. Little Falls - 35.21 (34) 2-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  52. Hill-Murray - 35.05 (29) 1-5 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  53. Holy Angels - 34.96 (40) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  54. Chisago Lakes Area - 34.89 (38) 2-5 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  55. St. Paul Highland Park - 34.65 (51) 1-3 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  56. Hutchinson - 32.94 (22) 1-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  57. Winona - 32.7 (6) 0-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  58. Detroit Lakes - 32 (39) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  59. North Branch - 30.12 (15) 1-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  60. St. Paul Como Park - 28.5 (4) 1-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  61. Kasson-Mantorville - 24.2 (26) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  62. Richfield - 0 (5) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Albert Lea - 0 (11) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AA
  1. Minnehaha Academy - 61.34 (3) 0-2 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  2. Caledonia - 60.37 (47) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  3. Perham - 59.26 (64) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  4. Virginia - 58.98 (28) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  5. Pequot Lakes - 57.9 (36) 0-0 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  6. St. Charles - 57.67 (85) 0-0 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  7. Brooklyn Center - 57.48 (17) 0-0 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  8. Eden Valley-Watkins - 57.29 (89) 0-0 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  9. Plainview-Elgin-Millville - 56.96 (14) 0-1 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  10. Cristo Rey Jesuit - 56.5 (99) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  11. Holy Family Catholic - 56.46 (45) 0-1 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  12. Annandale - 56.13 (8) 0-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  13. Proctor - 55.61 (60) 1-1 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  14. Lake City - 55.48 (18) 0-2 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  15. Windom Area - 54.58 (24) 0-1 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  16. Minneapolis North - 53.88 (20) 1-1 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  17. Zumbrota-Mazeppa - 53.62 (66) 0-2 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  18. New Richland-H-E-G - 53.56 (94) 0-1 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  19. Esko - 53.37 (93) 0-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  20. Melrose - 53.09 (124) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  21. Pipestone Area - 52.81 (12) 1-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  22. Sauk Centre - 52.79 (40) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  23. East Grand Forks - 52.5 (37) 0-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  24. Holdingford - 52.28 (88) 0-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  25. Fairmont - 52.13 (71) 0-2 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  26. Jordan - 51.75 (52) 0-2 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  27. Jackson County Central - 51.55 (103) 1-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  28. Byron - 51.53 (26) 0-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  29. Breckenridge - 51.19 (57) 1-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  30. New Life Academy - 51.15 (46) 0-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  31. Osakis - 51.07 (78) 0-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  32. Mesabi East - 51 (59) 0-1 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  33. Albany - 50.97 (72) 0-1 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  34. Kimball Area - 50.52 (34) 0-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  35. La Crescent - 50.08 (11) 0-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  36. Maranatha Christian - 49.85 (38) 1-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  37. Maple Lake - 49.76 (41) 2-2 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  38. Blake - 49.54 (107) 0-0 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  39. Greenway - 49.01 (115) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  40. Sibley East - 49.01 (53) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  41. St. Cloud Cathedral - 48.83 (110) 0-1 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  42. Minnewaska Area - 48.8 (62) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  43. Maple River - 48.74 (29) 1-4 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  44. Park Rapids Area - 48.29 (76) 0-1 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  45. Rochester Lourdes - 48.16 (70) 1-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  46. Southwest Christian - 48.11 (75) 1-1 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  47. Rockford - 48.09 (81) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  48. Bagley - 48.07 (42) 1-2 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  49. Wadena-Deer Creek - 47.75 (63) 1-1 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  50. Crosby-Ironton - 47.72 (98) 1-0 vs better, 4-5 vs worse
  51. St. Croix Prep - 47.7 (105) 1-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  52. Roseau - 47.2 (121) 0-2 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  53. Litchfield - 47.13 (27) 0-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  54. Trinity School - 46.96 (65) 1-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  55. Stewartville - 46.83 (101) 1-2 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  56. Dover-Eyota - 46.75 (54) 2-3 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  57. Barnum - 46.26 (68) 2-2 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  58. Providence Academy - 46.25 (35) 1-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  59. Hawley - 46.24 (119) 1-1 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  60. Watertown-Mayer - 46.19 (7) 1-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  61. Royalton - 46.18 (32) 1-3 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  62. Moose Lake-Willow River - 46.13 (15) 2-3 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  63. Charter Stars - 46.02 (125) 0-1 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  64. Pillager - 45.96 (117) 1-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  65. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle - 45.89 (80) 2-2 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  66. Mora - 45.52 (109) 0-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  67. Pine City - 45.46 (108) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  68. St. Paul Academy - 45.27 (118) 1-1 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  69. Redwood Valley - 45.11 (73) 1-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  70. Crookston - 43.75 (16) 2-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  71. Belle Plaine - 43.62 (39) 0-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  72. Glencoe-Silver Lake - 42.4 (77) 0-3 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  73. Aitkin - 42.32 (113) 2-1 vs better, 1-4 vs worse
  74. Concordia Academy - 42.31 (79) 1-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  75. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton - 42.31 (122) 1-2 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  76. Barnesville - 41.98 (13) 1-4 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  77. Pierz - 41.58 (55) 2-3 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  78. Martin County West - 41.46 (92) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  79. St. Paul Humboldt - 41.16 (69) 1-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  80. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted - 40.96 (19) 2-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  81. Foley - 40.62 (6) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  82. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta - 40.1 (4) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  83. St. Agnes - 39.88 (90) 0-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  84. Spectrum - 39.87 (95) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  85. Nova Classical Academy - 39.87 (116) 2-3 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  86. Warroad - 39.83 (84) 0-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  87. New London-Spicer - 39.77 (48) 1-4 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  88. Paynesville Area - 39.56 (25) 1-3 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  89. Eveleth-Gilbert - 38.83 (83) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  90. Milaca - 37.86 (86) 0-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  91. St. Peter - 37.48 (30) 1-5 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  92. International Falls - 37.12 (21) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  93. St. Paul Prep - 36.68 (111) 1-3 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  94. Minneapolis Edison - 36.55 (102) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  95. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City - 36.42 (104) 1-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  96. Breck - 36.26 (5) 1-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  97. Staples-Motley - 36.04 (96) 2-3 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  98. LeSueur-Henderson - 35.87 (114) 2-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  99. St. James Area - 35.5 (33) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  100. Luverne - 34.66 (31) 0-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  101. Rush City - 34.01 (82) 0-3 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  102. International School of MN - 33.54 (61) 0-2 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  103. St. Paul Washington - 33.15 (74) 2-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  104. Lewiston-Altura - 32.65 (22) 1-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  105. Blue Earth Area - 32.15 (43) 1-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  106. Pine Island - 31.67 (10) 0-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  107. Chatfield - 31.54 (9) 0-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  108. Winona Cotter/Hope Lutheran - 30.85 (120) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  109. Tri-City United - 30.3 (51) 1-6 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  110. Two Harbors - 28.76 (56) 0-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  111. Cannon Falls - 26.6 (50) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  112. Triton - 26.15 (97) 0-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  113. Medford - 24.73 (100) 0-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  114. Norwood-Young America - 24.42 (49) 0-8 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  115. Math and Science Academy - 24.33 (87) 0-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  116. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton - 21.66 (67) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  117. PACT Charter - 0 (44) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  118. Kenyon-Wanamingo - 0 (91) 0-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  119. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop - 0 (106) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  120. Duluth Marshall - 0 (112) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  121. Academy for Sciences & Ag - 0 (123) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  122. Montevideo - 0 (1) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  123. Benson - 0 (2) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  124. Thief River Falls - 0 (23) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  125. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial - 0 (58) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class A
  1. Cass Lake-Bena - 59.92 (60) 0-0 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  2. Springfield - 59.13 (79) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  3. Ada-Borup - 58.83 (48) 0-0 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  4. Hancock - 58.35 (96) 0-0 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  5. NCE/U-H - 58.3 (98) 0-0 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  6. North Woods - 57.86 (108) 0-0 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  7. Mayer Lutheran - 56.41 (13) 0-1 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  8. Southwest MN Christian - 56.34 (86) 0-0 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  9. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - 56.25 (73) 0-0 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  10. Nevis - 56.25 (131) 0-0 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  11. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - 55.72 (137) 0-0 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  12. Wabasha-Kellogg - 54.69 (50) 1-0 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  13. Cedar Mountain/Comfrey - 54.51 (20) 0-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  14. Sacred Heart - 54.46 (146) 0-0 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  15. Parkers Prairie - 54.19 (62) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  16. Cromwell-Wright - 54.16 (24) 0-0 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  17. Ortonville - 53.83 (69) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  18. LeRoy-Ostrander - 53.12 (132) 0-0 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  19. Bethlehem Academy - 53.04 (40) 1-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  20. BOLD - 53.04 (93) 0-2 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  21. Fosston - 53.03 (45) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  22. Wrenshall - 51.54 (147) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  23. Dawson-Boyd - 51.44 (126) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  24. Sebeka - 51.04 (122) 0-0 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  25. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - 50.61 (66) 1-1 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  26. Minneota - 50.08 (158) 0-0 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  27. Hope Academy - 50.04 (84) 0-0 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  28. Hinckley-Finlayson - 50.03 (133) 0-1 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  29. Murray County Central - 49.94 (65) 0-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  30. Kittson County Central - 49.79 (49) 0-1 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  31. Nashwauk-Keewatin - 49.73 (58) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  32. Goodhue - 49.65 (64) 1-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  33. Henning - 49.43 (55) 1-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  34. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - 49.25 (101) 0-1 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  35. West Lutheran - 49.06 (140) 1-0 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  36. Mountain Lake Area - 49.01 (82) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  37. Minnesota Valley Lutheran - 48.77 (95) 1-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  38. Westbrook-Walnut Grove - 48.7 (14) 1-2 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  39. Kingsland - 48.7 (85) 1-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  40. Fertile-Beltrami - 48.38 (32) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  41. Battle Lake - 48.13 (28) 0-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  42. Red Rock Central - 47.92 (100) 1-2 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  43. Randolph - 47.84 (97) 0-3 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  44. Lakeview - 47.79 (29) 0-4 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  45. Pelican Rapids - 47.54 (16) 2-3 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  46. New Ulm Cathedral - 47.53 (83) 1-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  47. Underwood - 47.43 (41) 1-3 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  48. Nicollet - 47.4 (120) 1-2 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  49. Mahnomen/Waubun - 47.03 (42) 1-3 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  50. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton - 46.74 (127) 0-2 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  51. Southland - 46.65 (1) 2-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  52. Spring Grove - 46.57 (138) 0-1 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  53. West Central Area - 46.33 (46) 1-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  54. Chisholm - 45.9 (87) 0-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  55. CHOF - 45.88 (7) 1-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  56. Schaeffer Academy - 45.7 (102) 0-4 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  57. Learning for Leadership - 45.59 (157) 0-2 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  58. Bertha-Hewitt - 45.5 (38) 2-3 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  59. Sleepy Eye - 45.44 (51) 1-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  60. Lakeview Christian - 45.43 (92) 0-4 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  61. Rushford-Peterson - 45.14 (34) 1-3 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  62. Renville County West - 45.08 (118) 1-2 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  63. Lac qui Parle Valley - 44.37 (39) 2-5 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  64. Fulda - 44.22 (144) 0-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  65. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa - 44.2 (6) 2-4 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  66. St. Clair - 44.06 (57) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  67. MN Academy for the Deaf - 43.91 (47) 0-1 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  68. Pine River-Backus - 43.57 (61) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  69. Swanville - 43.52 (114) 1-1 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  70. Blooming Prairie - 43.38 (110) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  71. Stephen-Argyle - 43.15 (19) 1-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  72. Deer River - 43.05 (80) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  73. Win-E-Mac - 42.96 (9) 2-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  74. Brandon/Evansville - 42.88 (88) 1-3 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  75. Northern Freeze - 42.39 (81) 0-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  76. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity - 42.3 (105) 2-4 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  77. Bigfork - 42.25 (129) 0-3 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  78. Lyle/Austin Pacelli - 42.12 (123) 0-3 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  79. Red Lake - 41.75 (109) 0-3 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  80. Cleveland - 41.62 (150) 0-1 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  81. Minnesota Transitions Charter - 41.53 (135) 0-1 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  82. Grand Meadow - 41.18 (113) 1-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  83. Christian Life Academy - 41.13 (148) 0-2 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  84. Lake Park-Audubon - 40.85 (21) 1-3 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  85. Mountain Iron-Buhl - 40.81 (145) 1-4 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  86. Ely - 40.51 (152) 0-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  87. McGregor - 39.95 (116) 0-2 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  88. Liberty Classical Academy - 39.9 (163) 1-2 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  89. Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 39.83 (121) 1-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  90. United South Central - 39.83 (104) 0-4 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  91. Mounds Park Academy - 39.64 (103) 1-5 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  92. Blackduck - 39.55 (35) 1-5 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  93. Verndale - 39.52 (25) 1-3 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  94. Silver Bay - 39.48 (161) 1-2 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  95. Prairie Seeds Academy - 38.94 (52) 0-2 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  96. Browerville/Eagle Valley - 38.82 (4) 1-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  97. Heritage Christian - 38.7 (59) 1-4 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  98. Braham - 38.69 (37) 1-6 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  99. Central MN Christian - 38.27 (15) 1-6 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  100. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown - 37.87 (54) 1-5 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  101. Norman County West - 37.39 (3) 0-3 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  102. Carlton - 36.69 (141) 1-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  103. East Central - 36.5 (124) 0-3 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  104. Cook County - 35.76 (160) 0-2 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  105. Menahga - 35.6 (53) 1-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  106. Calvin Christian - 35.43 (142) 1-5 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  107. New York Mills - 35.25 (63) 1-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  108. Rothsay - 35.01 (26) 0-4 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  109. Houston - 34.84 (68) 0-4 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  110. Fillmore Central - 34.65 (90) 0-6 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  111. Ashby - 34.57 (36) 1-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  112. Canby - 34.24 (11) 0-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  113. Park Christian - 34.02 (70) 1-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  114. Red Lake County - 33.85 (106) 0-4 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  115. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River - 33.65 (130) 0-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  116. Adrian - 33.63 (27) 0-5 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  117. MACCRAY - 32.86 (22) 2-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  118. Yellow Medicine East - 31.29 (5) 0-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  119. Fond du Lac Ojibwe - 31.18 (30) 1-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  120. Alden-Conger - 30.73 (33) 0-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  121. Clearbrook-Gonvick - 30.42 (134) 1-5 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  122. Groves Academy - 29.06 (162) 0-3 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  123. Isle - 28.82 (159) 0-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  124. T/ML/GHEC - 28.71 (107) 1-6 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  125. Mabel-Canton - 28.68 (143) 0-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  126. St. John's Prep - 27.98 (56) 1-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  127. Lincoln International - 27.36 (151) 0-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  128. Goodridge/Grygla - 27.33 (128) 1-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  129. Heron Lake-Okabena - 26.93 (17) 0-7 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  130. Chesterton Academy - 26.14 (76) 0-5 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  131. Mankato Loyola - 26.09 (78) 0-7 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  132. Onamia - 25.72 (72) 0-4 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  133. Northome/Kelliher - 24.7 (91) 1-7 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  134. Floodwood - 23.65 (75) 0-5 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  135. South Ridge - 0 (94) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  136. Laporte - 0 (139) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  137. Frazee - 0 (23) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  138. Wabasso - 0 (31) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  139. Ellsworth - 0 (71) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  140. Hill City - 0 (74) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  141. Ogilvie - 0 (136) 0-9 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  142. Lake of the Woods - 0 (149) 0-2 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  143. Hills-Beaver Creek - 0 (154) 0-2 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  144. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo - 0 (155) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  145. Glenville-Emmons - 0 (156) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  146. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley - 0 (2) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  147. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross - 0 (8) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  148. Upsala - 0 (10) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  149. Edgerton - 0 (12) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  150. Climax/Fisher - 0 (18) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  151. Northeast Range - 0 (43) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  152. Cherry - 0 (44) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  153. Legacy Christian - 0 (67) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  154. Hayfield - 0 (77) 0-7 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  155. Madelia - 0 (89) 0-8 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  156. Littlefork-Big Falls - 0 (99) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  157. Hiawatha Collegiate - 0 (111) 0-2 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  158. Community of Peace Academy - 0 (112) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  159. Lanesboro - 0 (115) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  160. North Lakes Academy - 0 (117) 0-5 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  161. Hmong Academy - 0 (119) 0-3 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  162. Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's - 0 (125) 0-6 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  163. Northland - 0 (153) 0-4 vs better, 0-0 vs worse